Podcasts about shipibo

Matriarch Movement Podcast — Season 6: Indigenous Voices of This Generation This episode, host Shayla Oulette Stonechild, sits down with Daniela Riojas — a medicine keeper, educator, musician, and artist whose roots stretch from the Coahuiltecan lands on the Texas-Mexico border to the Peruvian Amazon, where she trained under Shipibo and Ashaninka lineage holders and was initiated into ceremonial plant medicine work. Daniela is the founder of Indígena Medicina, creating sacred containers for healing rooted in Indigenous knowledge, plant medicine, and ceremony. Daniela and Shayla trace her path from growing up "siphoned" between two identities on the border, to activism in San Antonio, to the grief and long search that led her to her teachers in Peru. She opens up about her mother's passing and the ancestral womb work that initiated her deeper into her medicine path, what a dieta actually involves, and how Icaros - the songs of the plants - become a living technology for healing in ceremony. The conversation also turns practical: how to responsibly vet a ceremony facilitator amid the current plant-medicine boom, how she stays grounded through physical discipline and nutrition, and her advice for anyone trying to reconnect with lineage, land, or spirit when the elders and acces s aren't there. They close on matriarchy -Daniela's mother, her sisters, and the mentors who shaped how she leads with what she calls "heart-led advocacy." 01:11 — Guest introduction: Daniela Riojas, medicine keeper and founder of Indígena Medicina 02:31 — Daniela's roots: born in Eagle Pass, Texas, connected to the Coahuiltecan people 04:08 — Growing up "siphoned" between two identities on the Texas-Mexico border 05:31 — Activism in San Antonio and fighting for Indigenous voices in the story of the Alamo 07:00 — Shayla on fragmentation, residential schools, and reclaiming pride as a younger generation 08:00 — Daniela's advice for reconnecting to elders and spirit without direct access 12:39 — What a curandera is and how the term is used in her Peruvian lineage 15:21 — What a dieta actually involves — from 8 days to years-long processes 20:40 — Why she began dieting: her mother's passing and the womb work that followed 24:22 — Receiving the Icaros — the "songs of the plants" — as a form of coding technology 28:06 — How she holds the responsibility of space-holding without burning out 30:34 — Physical discipline and nutrition as grounding practices for ceremony work 34:19 — Navigating cultural appropriation and how to vet a ceremony facilitator 37:22 — Lateral violence and protocols for creating safety within community containers 41:47 — Daniela's mentorship for stepping into confidence, power, and self-expression 44:09 — Defining matriarchy: her mother, her sisters, and mentor Miriam Hosny 50:08 — Where to find Daniela: her website, Instagram, and upcoming European tour Follow Daniela Riojas at Intikhana for details on her mentorship, retreats, and upcoming tours. @danielariojas https://www.intikhana.com/ https://linktr.ee/danielariojas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ayelet Polonsky explores the power of manifestation, how consciousness shapes reality, and what psychedelics and Kabbalah can teach us about becoming conscious co-creators of our lives.This time on Set & Setting, Madison and Ayelet discuss:The power of manifestation and co-creating with the creator Tapping into a dimension that transcends physical reality Awakening the dormant parts of the brain How our consciousness has an impact on our reality Realizing that time is a social constructWhat does it mean to live with a ‘manifestation mindset'? Experiencing ourselves as consciousness, as GodTaking wisdom from KabbalahReflecting back on the dark times we have overcomeFeeling out our deepest desires in a conscious, embodied wayAbout Ayelet Polonsky:Creator of The Manifestation Method, Ayelet Polonsky is a skilled, passionate and trauma-informed facilitator in the world of manifestation and healing. After graduating New York University, her journey into the heart of healing led her to the Amazon jungles of Peru, where she immersed herself in the shamanic traditions of the Shipibo tribe. After deepening her connection with plant medicine and holistic healing in Peru, Ayelet immersed herself in six years of profound training in India under the guidance of Enlightened Masters, as well as attended Kumbh Mela. Her journey then led her to her ancestral homeland of Israel, where she spent eight years studying and teaching Jewish mysticism, known as Kabbalah, and became known as the number one Kabbalistic Manifestation expert. Ayelet now lives on the East Coast with her husband and two children.Her expertise has been recognized by top publications like Mind Body Green, Elephant Journal, Glamour Magazine, as well as Fox News, NBC, and CBS News. Keep up with Ayelet on Instagram.“When you listen to that voice of intuition, that deep knowing, your external reality reorganises itself to meet you there, to support you, to guide you.” –Ayelet PolonskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Simon Yugler has spent time inside traditions ranging from Aboriginal Australia to the Shipibo lineage in Peru. Most of us will only ever read about experiences like that. I admire the ground he's stood on, and what it has done to his worldview. Simon is a depth psychotherapist, psychedelic facilitator, educator, and the author of Psychedelics and the Soul: A Mythic Guide to Psychedelic Healing, Depth Psychology, and Cultural Repair — and his central conviction is that psychedelics are not primarily a mental health intervention. They are initiatory and speak to the soul. At twenty, he traveled to an Aboriginal community in Arnhem Land, Australia, and was changed by what he encountered there. He went on to apprentice within the Shipibo ayahuasca tradition in the Peruvian Amazon, spending six weeks inside a lineage that didn't reconstruct its transmission from texts. He completed his master's at Pacifica Graduate Institute, where his thesis explored the loss of male initiation rites in Western culture and what the medicine might restore. Today he trains facilitators, runs men's groups, and continues his healing work with individual. In this conversation, Simon walks inside what he calls mythopoetics — the practice of helping people find the mythic story inside their experience and carry it home. We get into what myth actually means, what archetypes are doing inside psychedelic experience, and why Jungian depth psychology sees what the neuroscience frameworks are blind to. We also talk about what the medicine gets right. Simon offers a moving case study: a man who, during a psilocybin retreat, rediscovered his own goodness and a genuine encounter with soul. And we hold the critique. A six-month facilitator training is not a substitute for years of depth work. The medicalization box is too small — and, as Simon puts it, the alien always gets out. In this conversation: Mythopoetics and what myth actually is What living Indigenous traditions carry that Western therapy lost and can't get back from books The male initiation crisis and the loneliness epidemic What the medicine reveals that slow depth work cannot reach A case study in rediscovering one's own goodness Why the initiatory can't be regulated and why it never will be Timestamps 00:00 Welcome and Show Intro 00:47 Housekeeping and Links 02:57 Meet Simon 05:57 Mythopoetic Approach Explained 07:32 What Myth Really Means 10:20 Archetypes and Psyche 14:16 Simon's Origin Story 16:57 Australia and Indigenous Reality 23:23 Apprenticeship and Lineage 26:16 Western vs. Psychedelic Training 30:32 Why Psychedelics 36:44 Roots and Calling to Heal 38:41 Therapy Spark Moment 39:33 Choosing Pacifica 41:17 Lineage and Early Openings 43:14 Men's Work Thesis Roots 45:07 Why Men Need Gathering 48:40 Loneliness, Grief, and Soul 53:15 Psychedelic Healing Story 58:41 What Psychedelic Work Gets Right 1:04:32 Critique: The Medicalization Box 1:06:41 The Alien Always Gets Out 1:08:22 Closing: Book and Where to Find Simon Find Simon: simonyugler.com simonyugler.substack.com The Sacred Speaks: www.drjohnwprice.com youtube.com/channel/UCOAuksnpfht1udHWUVEO7Rg instagram.com/thesacredspeaks facebook.com/thesacredspeaks Theme music: Modern Nations — modernnationsmusic.com

I sit down with 3rd-degree Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, gym owner, and health and success coach Andrew Marshall to talk about the intersection of jiu-jitsu, ayahuasca, discipline, healing, and personal growth.We get into what it actually takes to overcome obstacles, confront yourself, and become a better man—not just through profound experiences, but through the practices you return to day after day.Because having an experience is one thing. Embodying what it teaches you is another.Check out Andrew and his work:Website: Embody the PracticeJiu Jitsu School: Endurance Jiu-Jitsu:My Website: The Unplugged HumanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unpluggedhuman.life/Get a copy of The Unplugged JournalPodcast gear, Quotes from Mother, Pine pollen and tallow - Online StoreSignup for newsletter: Send email to: ayahumero@deeperyougo.com with subject line "I Want In"Book: The Self-Sabotage Guide: 9 Behaviors Preventing You from Becoming Stronger, Faster, And Sexier

Before Shannon Nering could talk about the ayahuasca ceremony that changed her life, her grandmother arrived first, pulling the conversation somewhere none of them expected. What started as an interview about Shannon's memoir, The Mother Vine: How I Healed My Heart with Ayahuasca, opened into a spontaneous, emotional reading connecting Shannon to her late grandmother, before moving into the heart of the book itself.  Shannon, a former TV producer and director who walked away from a career in television to move her family to Kauai, talks about the identity crisis that came with that move, the layered "mother" themes in her book (her grandmother, her mother, motherhood itself, and the "mother vine" — another name for ayahuasca), and how writing became a way to process grief that had been held in her body for years. She shares her first ayahuasca ceremony with the Shipibo tradition in the Amazon, contrasts it with gentler Kauai-grown medicine, and talks through what integration actually looks like day to day.  The she shares about The Living Lab, her seasonal reset program for women in midlife and beyond. Key Takeaways Grief doesn't just fade with time — it can live in the body for years, and creative or ceremonial work (writing, plant medicine, ritual) can finally move it through. Integration after a profound spiritual experience isn't a single moment; it's a daily practice — journaling, stillness, returning to the insight again and again. Fear passed down from a parent or grandparent often comes from love and protection, even when it later needs to be examined and released. You don't need to dive straight into strong plant medicine to access stillness, presence, or an open heart — there are gentler on-ramps. True healing touches four quadrants — mental, physical, emotional, spiritual — not just one. Notable Quotes Shannon, on plant medicine and ego: "You do not get to use your logical mind... it's an ego death." Shannon, on what she took from her ayahuasca ceremony: "The journey is actually inward... that's where it all happens." Links & Resources The Mother Vine: How I Healed My Heart with Ayahuasca by Shannon Nering — Simon & Schuster | Bookshop.org Shannon Nering's website: shannonnering.com My Big TOE by Tom Campbell (referenced in conversation) Connect with Medium Curious Medium Curious:  MediumCurious.com Jane Morgan Medium: Jane Morgan Medium  Sarah Rathke: SarahRathke.com Instagram: MediumCuriousPod (@mediumcuriouspod)  Substack: https://mediumcuriouspod.substack.com/  

Jason Grechanik is a master tabaquero trained in the Mamankunawa tradition under curandero Don Ernesto Garcia Torres, with nearly a decade immersed in Amazonian plant medicine traditions. He worked for years at the Temple of the Way of Light, one of the world's most respected Shipibo healing centers. He is the co-founder of the Nicotiana Rustica project — bridging Amazonian sacred tobacco traditions with Celtic tree wisdom — and the host of The Universe Within Podcast, with 180+ episodes and 20,000+ monthly listeners. Jason has guided over 1,000 people through plant medicine work, been featured in DoubleBlind Magazine, and appeared on 30+ podcasts globally. He brings lineage, ethics, and depth to every conversation.  Episode Highlights ▶ Jason's journey from a Santo Daime friend's influence to an unignorable calling into the Peruvian Amazon ▶ Life at the Temple of the Way of Light and the facilitator's role as a bridge between Shipibo and Western worldviews ▶ Tobacco as the "first plant" in Amazonian origin myths, a gateway to the wider plant world ▶ The real difference between tobacco and cigarettes, and the limits of a purely reductionist, molecule-focused view ▶ How tobacco moves through the body in dieta, often surfacing in dreams as movement through dark, blocked places ▶ Why trees are considered the deeper teachers, and what their age and rootedness offer that other plants don't ▶ Tobacco as portal, trees as ongoing teacher: how the two work together in dieta ▶ Ancestral knowledge, the limits of modern assumptions, and building a new maloka, a new earth    Jason Grechanik's Links & Resources ▶ https://www.jasongrechanik.com ▶ https://www.nicotianarustica.org ▶ https://www.theuniversewithin.com ▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasongrechanik   Download Beth's free trainings here:  Clarity to Clients: Start & Grow a Transformational Coaching, Healing, Spiritual, or Psychedelic Business:  https://bethaweinstein.com/grow-your-spiritual-business Integrating Psychedelics & Sacred Medicines Into Business: https://bethaweinstein.com/psychedelics-in-business ▶ Beth's Coaching & Guidance: https://bethaweinstein.com/coaching  ▶ Beth's Offerings & Courses: https://bethaweinstein.com/services ▶ Instagram:  @bethaweinstein  ▶ FB: / bethw.nyc + bethweinsteinbiz  Download Beth's free trainings here: Clarity to Clients: Start & Grow a Transformational Coaching, Healing, Spiritual, or Psychedelic Business: https://bethaweinstein.com/grow-your-spiritual-businessIntegrating Psychedelics & Sacred Medicines Into Business: https://bethaweinstein.com/psychedelics-in-business▶ Beth's Coaching & Guidance: https://bethaweinstein.com/coaching ▶ Beth's Offerings & Courses: https://bethaweinstein.com/services▶ Instagram: @bethaweinstein ▶ FB: / bethw.nyc + bethweinsteinbiz

I think you all will get a kick out of this latest Signs & Wonders episode where I share a story that could be evidence of telepathy, psychic connection OR, plain old synchronicity! No matter what happened that day, apparently we (Judith & I) have discovered that Dragons are real...and the Shipibo people are onto something...and I for one cannot wait to visit that mysterious planet of dragons!

In this episode, we challenge one of the biggest misconceptions around plant medicine—that every ceremony needs to be profound and life-altering. Is that true? Yes… and no. As the saying goes, you don't get what you want, you get what you need. And what most people actually need isn't another peak experience—it's healing, growth, and tools they can apply in real life.My Website: The Unplugged HumanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unpluggedhuman.life/Get a copy of The Unplugged JournalPodcast gear, Quotes from Mother, Pine pollen and tallow - Online StoreSignup for newsletter: Send email to: ayahumero@deeperyougo.com with subject line "I Want In"Book: The Self-Sabotage Guide: 9 Behaviors Preventing You from Becoming Stronger, Faster, And Sexier

Austin tells a powerful story this week-of a lifelong descent into addiction and depression, of finding the bottom of the bottom, and then discovering, within himself, the drive to save himself. It's a truly harrowing tale, and as you'll hear, one where his family had pretty much given up on him. Please listen to Austin's story, because it's not only one of surviving and thriving, it's also one of connection, kindness and finding acceptance in the unlikeliest of places.To read up on Austin and his good works, here is his website! Here's his Insta for all you social media monkeys!And his YouTube so you can stay in the know!And to get his book, "One Last Hit," click here!He's the perfect example of someone who might have given up, but when given the chance to rise, took it and then some!PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW THE POD WHEREVER YOU LISTEN. IT WOULD MEAN THE WORLD TO ME! THANK YOU!Your bit of beauty is this: lately I've been thinking about song and vibration and how we, as humans, move through a world of music each and every day. Well, I am captivated by how the Shipibo peoples create their songs, called icaros, and weave them into their beautiful artworks. Check out this YouTube by the Museum of International Folk Art, here! Titled, "Olinda Silvano/ Reshinjabe: singing Shipibo Conibo kené designs", it will give you a bit of a reference as to what this vibrational art looks like!

Austin tells a powerful story this week-of a lifelong descent into addiction and depression, of finding the bottom of the bottom, and then discovering, within himself, the drive to save himself. It's a truly harrowing tale, and as you'll hear, one where his family had pretty much given up on him. Please listen to Austin's story, because it's not only one of surviving and thriving, it's also one of connection, kindness and finding acceptance in the unlikeliest of places.To read up on Austin and his good works, here is his website! Here's his Insta for all you social media monkeys!And his YouTube so you can stay in the know!And to get his book, "One Last Hit," click here!He's the perfect example of someone who might have given up, but when given the chance to rise, took it and then some!PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW THE POD WHEREVER YOU LISTEN. IT WOULD MEAN THE WORLD TO ME! THANK YOU!Your bit of beauty is this: lately I've been thinking about song and vibration and how we, as humans, move through a world of music each and every day. Well, I am captivated by how the Shipibo peoples create their songs, called icaros, and weave them into their beautiful artworks. Check out this YouTube by the Museum of International Folk Art, here! Titled, "Olinda Silvano/ Reshinjabe: singing Shipibo Conibo kené designs", it will give you a bit of a reference as to what this vibrational art looks like!

In this episode, I talk about one of the biggest misconceptions when it comes to plant medicine…And that misconception is: Thinking and believing that plant medicine is a “medicine”. Now I understand it is confusing because we call it plant medicine…and medicine is in the name. So the issue or misconception isn't necessarily with the name it is with our definition and expectation of the word. We have been led to believe that medicine is defined as something external that we take that immediately provides relief and heals or fixes our issues. We believe that it is something that makes us better. But the truth is that is not how medicine works at all, particularly plant medicine…My Website: The Unplugged HumanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unpluggedhuman.life/Watch this episode on YoutubeGet a copy of The Unplugged JournalPodcast gear, Quotes from Mother, Pine pollen and tallow - Online StoreSignup for newsletter: Send email to: ayahumero@deeperyougo.com with subject line "I Want In"Book: The Self-Sabotage Guide: 9 Behaviors Preventing You from Becoming Stronger, Faster, And Sexier

We are excited to host Grace Blest-Hopley on this episode of the Mangu.tv podcast. Dr Grace Blest-Hopley is a neuroscientist with over a decade of research into cannabinoids and psychedelics, and the founder of Hystelica — the world's first research organisation dedicated to understanding female biology for safer, more effective psychedelic use, delivering both original research and education in the field. She holds a PhD in Neuroscience from King's College London, and now serves as Chief Scientific Officer at NWPharmaTech and Research Director at Heroic Hearts Project, where she leads work supporting military veterans living with trauma. Grace has spoken internationally as part of her advocacy for women's representation in psychedelic science.   Grace discusses her upbringing on a Staffordshire farm, her connection to horses, and how experiences in India led her to study neuroscience. She and Giancarlo explore the therapeutic potential of cannabinoids, the challenges of cannabis research, and findings from neuroimaging studies of long-term users, particularly those who started young.Their conversation also covers the rise of psychedelic-assisted therapy, the importance of preparation and integration, and Grace's work with the Heroic Hearts Project, where she witnessed the benefits of Ayahuasca ceremonies with the Shipibo people. Grace explains how psychedelics may create a window of increased neuroplasticity, offering opportunities to rewire the brain. She also discusses her research into women's health, examining how hormonal fluctuations throughout the menstrual cycle can influence psychedelic experiences and their therapeutic potential.

Joshua Kahn Russell returns to The Psychedologist to dive deeper into somatic work and the power of practice, engaging in a dynamic relationship with Ayahuasca, unlearning ideological tricks, survival in these times, and being of service to each other.We spend the first 30 minutes talking about somatic coaching, and then weave that into a conversation about a specific lineage of Shipibo Ayahuasca medicine's approach to agency and consent, how the two are related, and how Joshua's work resources activists and others in these overwhelming times.Bio: Joshua Kahn Russell has 13 years of experience practicing traditional Shipibo plant medicine in the Peruvian Amazon under the mentorship of Maestro Ricardo Amaringo. He regularly facilitates cohorts of social justice leaders and Indigenous land protectors to visit the Amazon and heal with traditional plant dietas. He works as a somatic leadership coach, with a 20+ year background in frontline Climate Change, racial and economic justice, and Indigenous Sovereignty grassroots movements. He has written and co- edited numerous books, including A Line In The Tar Sands: Struggles for Environmental Justice, Beautiful Trouble, and Organizing Cools the Planet: Tools and Reflections to Navigate the Climate Crisis. His most recent podcast mini-series is called Dialectics & Psychedelics: Transformation and Social Struggles.

On this pod, I chat with Francesca Barone for one of the most unexpectedly grounding conversations around psychedelics and healing.Francesca runs a retreat center (Anam Cara) with Shipibo healers from the Amazon and describes a way of sitting with ayahuasca that feels like a warm, peaceful journey.We unpack: Francesca's journey from addiction & autoimmune illness into plant medicine work  What ayahuasca actually is without the spiritual fluff How modern psychedelic culture sometimes creates more dysregulation instead of healing  Poorly held ceremonies & psychedelic trauma  Why nervous system regulation matters before the ceremony  The role embodiment plays in healing  How women disconnect from intuition  The difference between performing spirituality vs. embodying truth  Integration after ceremonies & why support matters  The exhaustion of hiding parts of ourselves Timestamps00:00: The intuitive nudge that started it all11:29: Embodiment before ceremony26:00: Psychedelic trauma 31:55: Fear of Ayahuasca44:06: Integration: what it is, what it isn't, and why community is everything50:29: Listening to your intuition53:35: Showing up in the mess: feminine connection, authenticity, and blocked intimacy58:49: Embodying the full range of femininityConnect with Francesca: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followyour_bliss_https://www.instagram.com/anamcararetreats/https://www.anamcarahealingretreats.com/Support the showConnect with Kristin:WebsiteInstagramYouTubeKristin's Best-Selling Book:Sex, Drugs, & Soul (Amazon)Spotify AudiobookSubscribe to the Pod:YouTubeSpotifyApplePeptides:https://elliemd.com/kristinbirdwellMicrodose

In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin welcomes Jason Grechanik, master tabaquero and host of The Universe Within Podcast, for a deep exploration of sacred tobacco as Amazonian plant medicine. Find full show notes and links here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-358/?ref=278  Sacred tobacco is usually understood in the West through the lens of cigarettes, addiction, and commercial misuse. But in Amazonian traditions, Nicotiana rustica is understood very differently: as a master plant, a protector, and a powerful medicine that requires lineage, discernment, and right relationship. Drawing from nearly a decade of Amazonian immersion and more than 1,000 people guided through plant ceremonies, Jason shares how tobacco is worked with in dieta, ayahuasca ceremony, energetic protection, and direct relationship with plant spirits. Paul and Jason also discuss cannabis, indigenous cosmologies, safety, and what tobacco's history can teach the modern psychedelic movement about power, humility, and proper containers. Jason Grechanik is a master tabaquero trained in the Mamankunawa tradition under curandero Don Ernesto Garcia Torres. With nearly a decade of Amazonian immersion and more than 1,000 people guided through plant ceremonies, Jason spent many years at the renowned Shipibo healing center Temple of the Way of Light. He is the host of The Universe Within Podcast, with 180+ episodes and 20K+ monthly listeners, co-founder of the Nicotiana Rustica project, and has been featured in DoubleBlind Magazine. Highlights: Jason's path into Amazonian tobacco medicine Tobacco beyond commercial cigarettes Why tobacco is considered a master plant Dieta as direct plant relationship Tobacco as portal and protector Ayahuasca, diagnosis, and plant doctors Safety, toxicity, and proper containers Jaguar and hummingbird tobacco archetypes Cannabis, dreams, and plant relationship Lessons for the psychedelic renaissance Episode Links: The Universe Within Podcast Nicotiana Rustica Project Jason on Instagram Episode Sponsors: The Practitioner Certification Program by Third Wave's Psychedelic Coaching Institute. Golden Rule - Get a lifetime discount of 10% with code THIRDWAVE at checkout Disclaimer: This content is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. We do not promote or encourage the illegal use of any controlled substances. Nothing said here is medical or legal advice. Always consult a qualified medical or mental health professional before making decisions related to your health. The views expressed herein belong to the speaker alone, and do not reflect the views of any other person, company, or organization. Third Wave occasionally partners with or shares information about other people, companies, and/or providers. While we work hard to only share information about ethical and responsible third parties, we can't and don't control the behavior of, products and services offered by, or the statements made by people, companies, or providers other than Third Wave. Accordingly, we encourage you to research for yourself, and consult a medical, legal, or financial professional before making decisions in those areas. Third Wave isn't responsible for the statements, conduct, services, or products of third parties. If we share a coupon code, we may receive a commission from sales arising from customers who use our coupon code. No one is required to use our coupon codes.

“Trees have all of this medicine…fruits, the bark is medicine, the leaves. All of that is waiting; it's potent, it's dormant.”Jason Grechanik has spent more than 25 years immersed in the study and practice of plants as medicine. As a tabaquero, he guides plant medicine dietas in Peru and internationally, weaving Amazonian tobacco traditions with Celtic tree wisdom. He facilitated for many years at the healing center Temple of the Way of Light and is the host of Universe Within Podcast.In this conversation, we hear about Jason's path, from learning with Shipibo healers to training with a mestizo tabaquero, and eventually working with the medicine of North American trees and Celtic traditions. We highlight the importance of respect and reciprocity when learning from wisdom traditions from around the world. We speak about plant diets — especially with tobacco — and the practices involved like fasting, isolation and ingestion. Jason explains that dieting with a single plant can open a deeper connection to its spirit and describes the dreams during dieta as a “gateway to experience the teachings of the plant.”Timestamps:(00:00) Welcome and Opening(02:45) How They Met in Peru(05:37) Temple of the Way of Light(08:35) Ayahuasca, Female Healers + Podcasting(12:00) Working With Local Flora Abroad(14:40) Reciprocity and Respect(16:56) Plant Diets or Dietas(20:38) Dreams While Dieting Plants (23:44) Other Plant Teachers + Tree Medicine (Europe)(31:01) Dieting With Tabacco + Tobacco Varieties (34:46) Inside A Dieta Retreat(36:22) Purging & Dosing Safety(36:37) Diagnostic Tools + Further Training (41:30) Jason's Tabaquero Teacher(45:25) Learning from Nature's Patterns (52:53) How to Follow Jason's Work 

Hey everybody! Episode 193 of the show is out. In this episode, I spoke with my friend Jessica Begin. I have known Jessica for many years since we met working together at the Amazonian Shipibo ayahuasca center, The Temple of the Way of Light. Jessica has dedicated her life to a deep spiritual curiosity and calling. For many years, she has apprenticed with a well-known and respected family of Shipibo maestras, where she also helps to run their center. She has a deep and experiential knowledge of the plant medicine world, and we spoke about her journey into Santo Daime, the Shipibo lineage, the Tubu, ayahuasca, dieta, wisdom, and visions of the future. It was really a pleasure for me to reconnect with Jessica, and I know you all will gain much from her wisdom. As always, to support this podcast, get early access to shows, bonus material, and Q&As, check out my Patreon page below. Enjoy!If you enjoyed our recent episode with Dr. Nathan Bryan and are curious to try Nitric Oxide, as listeners of the show, you can receive a 10% discount on all orders from their WEBSITE at checkout by using the Coupon code: UNIVERSETo learn more about or contact Jessica, visit her website at: https://www.waking-lucid.com & https://www.niweraoxobo.com & https://www.sovereignxnature.com/thearcTo learn more about our work, visit our website: https://NicotianaRustica.orgTo view the recent documentary, Sacred Tobacco, about my work, visit: https://youtu.be/KB0JEQALI_wI will be guiding our next plant medicine dietas with my colleague Merav Artzi (who I interviewed in episode 28) in:June 7-14: Remote Online DietaJune 29-July 5: Practitioner Training, PortugalJuly 10-27: Westport, IrelandSeptember 1-8: Remote Online DietaNovember 2-30: Sacred Valley of PeruIf you would like more information about joining us and the work I do or about future retreats, visit my site at: https://NicotianaRustica.orgIntegration/Consultation call: https://jasongrechanik.setmore.comPatreon: https://patreon.com/UniverseWithinYouTube join & perks: https://bit.ly/YTPerksPayPal donation: https://paypal.me/jasongrechanikWebsite: https://jasongrechanik.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/JasonGrechanikFacebook: https://facebook.com/UniverseWithinPodcastMusic: Nuno Moreno: https://m.soundcloud.com/groove_a_zen_sound & Stefan Kasapovski's Santero Project: https://spoti.fi/3y5Rd4H

In this episode, I want to explore something that doesn't get talked about enough…How certain ideologies sound great on the surface—but when you actually push on them…they start to crack.A couple months ago, I was invited (by the Tacoma Psychedelic Society) to host a talk about about shipibo style plant medicine. Everything was set… until the last minute—my talk got canceled.And the reason?I didn't fit a certain mold.Now here's where it gets interesting…The organization that canceled me openly preaches inclusion.So that got me thinking…What does inclusion actually mean? And more importantly—who decides who gets included… and who doesn't?My Website: The Unplugged HumanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unpluggedhuman.life/Watch this episode on YoutubeGet a copy of The Unplugged JournalPodcast gear, Quotes from Mother, Pine pollen and tallow - Online StoreSignup for newsletter: Send email to: ayahumero@deeperyougo.com with subject line "I Want In"Book: The Self-Sabotage Guide: 9 Behaviors Preventing You from Becoming Stronger, Faster, And Sexier

You're Not in Charge: What Ayahuasca Teaches High Achievers   You have done the work. Built the business. Hit the goals. So why does something still feel off? For high achievers and entrepreneurs, the hardest realization is not that something is broken. It is that the very skill that built everything, your need to control, might be the thing standing between you and what you are actually searching for.  In this episode, Rocky sits down with Yasha Shah, founder of Mahadevi Ayahuasca Retreat in Colombia, to explore why so many driven, successful people are turning to plant medicine, what actually happens during and after ceremony, and why the path to deeper meaning requires learning to receive instead of lead.    In This Episode:  Why ayahuasca is not a miracle cure and the reality of layered, ongoing healing  How the need for control becomes the biggest obstacle for entrepreneurs in ceremony  The five archetypes of integration Yasha uses to support people after ayahuasca  The trap of projection and why we instinctively look outward instead of inward  The spiritual and indigenous origins of ayahuasca and why context matters  What "meaning making" is and why it is essential after a psychedelic experience  Who ayahuasca is not for and how to know if you are ready    Key Insights:  The most fulfilling part of healing is not arriving at "healed" but the freedom, joy, and wisdom you cultivate through the process itself.  High achievers spend their lives planning and controlling outcomes, but in ceremony, you are not in charge. You are supposed to be led. Learning to receive is the transformation.  Projection is one of the biggest traps in self-work. The instinct to focus on what others need to fix is often a defense against turning inward.  People are not lacking purpose. Centuries of survival-driven thinking have disconnected us from our bodies and the earth. Many are searching for a return to their original selves.  Not investing in yourself is not saving money. It is the most expensive decision you will ever make.    Money Lesson from Yasha:  "What it cost me a lot was that I should not — investing in myself is not an expense." For someone who once made and lost millions as a stock trader, this realization didn't come cheap. Yasha learned the hard way that the returns from investing in personal growth, healing, and self-understanding far outweigh anything a balance sheet can measure. It's a mindset shift that mirrors the philosophy of the Richer Soul podcast itself — that true wealth isn't just financial, it's internal. Whether it's the cost of a retreat, a therapy program, or simply carving out time for self-reflection, Yasha's experience is a reminder that the most transformative investment a person can make is the one directed inward. The ROI doesn't show up in a quarterly report, but it shows up in the quality of every decision, relationship, and moment that follows.    Why This Conversation Matters:  We live in an era where mental health struggles are at an all-time high, yet the conventional solutions — talk therapy, medication, self-help books — leave many people feeling stuck. At the same time, psychedelic therapy is moving from the cultural fringe into mainstream conversation, with research institutions, medical professionals, and even Fortune 500 executives taking it seriously. But with that momentum comes hype, misinformation, and a growing number of retreat operators more interested in profit than participant safety. This conversation matters because Yasha Shah offers something rare in this space: honesty without the sales pitch. He doesn't promise miracles. He doesn't dress things up in vague spiritual language. He speaks plainly about what ayahuasca can and cannot do, who it's safe for and who it's not, and why the real work begins after the ceremony ends. For anyone curious about plant medicine — especially entrepreneurs and high achievers who are used to optimizing every aspect of their lives — this episode provides the grounded, no-nonsense perspective they need before making one of the most significant decisions of their personal journey. It's not a commercial for ayahuasca. It's a roadmap for approaching it wisely.    About Yasha Sha:  He's not your typical plant medicine guy. He doesn't do new age BS, and he sure as hell doesn't do spiritual bypassing. He had crippling anxiety, depression, suicidal tendencies. He was a stock trader who made and lost millions, and his life was a mess. He went to the Amazon in 2017 desperate for answers after therapy, medication, and everything else failed. Ayahuasca helped, but it wasn't some magic cure like people want to believe. He got sick again, so he spent a year in Nepal and India searching, and what he found was fake gurus, charlatans, and desperate people projecting their needs onto anyone exotic enough. In 2023, he went back to the jungle, and that's when everything changed. He got initiated by the Shipibo in Peru and Kamsa in Colombia, and learned that real transformation requires discernment, integration, and being grounded in reality, not fantasy. He founded Mahadevi Ayahuasca Retreat because he's against the idea of everyone becoming a shaman. He works with indigenous healers who've spent years mastering this medicine. Here's the thing: he's bilingual in a sense. He can understand the spiritual realm and language without losing his sanity, and he can bring it into the real world. That's why entrepreneurs and go-getter types like working with him the most. Good business isn't less spiritual than ceremony, it shows you're integrated and wise. With his partner Ania, they created the Ayahuasca Framework where anyone can learn the truth about ayahuasca and know if this is the right choice for them. Your audience will hear the real story about plant medicine, the traps he's seen, and how to approach this work without the bullshit.     Links:  Website: https://mahadeviayahuasca.com/    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yasha-shah-28b1bb264/    Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@richersoul  Richer Soul Life Beyond Money. You got rich, now what? Let's talk about your journey to purposeful, intentional, amazing life. Where are you going to go and how are you going to get there? Let's figure that out together. At the core is the financial well being to be able to do what you want, when you want, how you want. It's about personal freedom!  Thanks for listening!  Show Sponsor: http://profitcomesfirst.com/  Schedule your free no obligation call: https://bookme.name/rockyl/lite/intro appointment 15 minutes  If you like the show please leave a review on iTunes: http://bit.do/richersoul  https://www.facebook.com/richersoul  http://richersoul.com/  rocky@richersoul.com  Some music provided by Junan from Junan Podcast  Any financial advice is for educational purposes only and you should consult with an expert for your specific needs. 

This episode is about time… why you're here at this exact moment—and what your purpose might be. Time is a limited resource, and if we don't act, the opportunity to create, grow, and evolve slips away. So ask yourself—are you truly living? Or are you simply passing time?My Website: The Unplugged HumanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unpluggedhuman.life/Watch this episode on YoutubeGet a copy of The Unplugged JournalPodcast gear, Quotes from Mother, Pine pollen and tallow - Online StoreSignup for newsletter: Send email to: ayahumero@deeperyougo.com with subject line "I Want In"Book: The Self-Sabotage Guide: 9 Behaviors Preventing You from Becoming Stronger, Faster, And Sexier

The dragon, or serpent, in myth and story, is the coiling, spiraling power of nature itself. And so, how cultures have treated the dragon depends a lot on how they view nature and how they view the world. Some have celebrated and honored the serpent power, some have sought to harness or direct it, others to contain or tame it, while some have labeled it as chaos and sought to subdue and slay it. The history of the Western world's relationship with dragons and serpents is fraught, and Western mythic tradition is rife with monstrous serpent beings that are vilified as 'evil'.  How does this primal undulant power come to be seen as 'evil'? As author Veronica Strang explains, it has to do with how human beings interact with forces we cannot control. With the rise of large scale societies, forces outside the civilizational order — floods, unpredictable weather, and movements of the water cycle — became labeled as 'chaos.' Whereas once 'chaos' signified primal oceanic generativity, chaos became seen as wanton disorder, and in Western tradition, a polarity forms between that which is stable and eternal and good that which is shifting and changing and undulant and evil. This dichotomy — this fundamental misunderstanding of the nature of stability and movement, of boundary and flow — informs the entire history of the Western world and is still playing itself out across the sociocultural, political, and spiritual spectrum today.  In traditional systems, this power is not dichotomized but is met with deep protocol, in which it is understood that the dragon-serpent power is not to be vilified, nor is it to be invoked without caution. For in relational polytheistic systems, there may be serpent powers that are helpful and those that aren't, and there may be powers that require deep preparation before they are met. So the dragon-serpent asks us — what does it mean to be in real relationship with that which is awesome, powerful, and potentially dangerous? How do we treat... the dragon? Featuring interviews with author Veronica Strang, Nyoongar Elder Noel Nannup, Shipibo professor Eli Sanchez Pakan Meni, and Mythosomatic practitioner Eve Bradford and featuring music from Victor Sakshin, Travis Puntarelli, Jeunae Elita, and Marya Stark, enjoy this spiraling journey that concludes our exploration of THE DRAGON. Support the show

In this episode, Dr. WaiFung Tsang, DClinPsy joins to discuss the intersection of psychedelics and neurodiversity. Dr. Tsang is a clinical research psychologist from Hong Kong, musician, and student of Shipibo curanderismo. He is the co-founder of Onaya, an organisation dedicated to bridging Indigenous tradition and Western science, and research advisor for psychedelic veteran charity Heroic Hearts Project. In this conversation, Dr. Tsang explores the emerging intersection of psychedelics and neurodiversity, reframing neurodivergence as a context-dependent spectrum shaped by biology, culture, and lived experience. Drawing on clinical work with autistic individuals, veterans, and athletes, he discusses how psychedelic states may temporarily induce experiences similar to neurodivergence—heightening sensory processing, altering cognition, and expanding perception—and how these states manifest differently for neurodivergent individuals. The conversation highlights early anecdotal evidence and preliminary research suggesting potential benefits for social connection, attentional regulation, and emotional processing, while emphasizing the need for more rigorous studies. Dr. Tsang also underscores the importance of thoughtful accommodations in psychedelic settings, noting that many best practices for supporting neurodivergent participants—clear structure, sensory tools, and intentional environments—ultimately improve outcomes for all participants.   In this episode, you'll hear: How neurodiversity and neurodivergence are defined across cultural and clinical contexts The overlap between autistic sensory processing and psychedelic perceptual states Why psychedelics may shift autistic experiences toward more cognitive or structured processing Early findings on psychedelics and ADHD, including impacts on attention, impulsivity, and mental "chatter" The role of MDMA and other psychedelics in enhancing social connection and reducing social anxiety How group settings and shared ceremonies may uniquely benefit neurodivergent individuals Practical considerations for making psychedelic experiences more accessible and sensory-informed Why many "neurodivergent accommodations" are simply good practice for all participants   Quotes: "Every autistic individual is so different and every autistic individual can be so vast and varied in their presentation." [8:57] "For the autistic participants that come and join in our studies, we have a tendency to see a lot of more cognitive experiences or cognitive-based experiences." [15:57] "One thing we have been finding is especially people who are autistic can benefit more from the community aspect within psychedelic experiences." [20:05] "[In Shipibo ceremonies] there's no touching, no talking—it's very autistic friendly. You get to be in your own space. You get to be together but not be together." [35:16]   Links: Dr. Tsang on Instagram Dr. Tsang on LinkedIn Onaya website Onaya Science website Onaya on Instagram Onaya on LinkedIn United Freedom Collective on Instagram United Freedom Collective on Spotify Heroic Hearts Project website  Psychedelic Medicine Association Porangui

This is Part 2 of Who Heals the Healer? — and this is where things start to get interesting. Because this is where I begin working with a new plant…Coca.A plant that most people completely misunderstand.A plant that's been used for thousands of years…and yet somehow, in today's world, it's illegal.And that alone should make you pause for a second.In this episode, I walk you through:My first few days at Kumakaya…The infamous vomitivo experience…And a deeper look at what happens when we stop working with plants as whole systems…and start breaking them apart.My Website: The Unplugged HumanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unpluggedhuman.life/Watch this episode on YoutubeGet a copy of The Unplugged JournalPodcast gear, Quotes from Mother, Pine pollen and tallow - Online StoreSignup for newsletter: Send email to: ayahumero@deeperyougo.com with subject line "I Want In"Book: The Self-Sabotage Guide: 9 Behaviors Preventing You from Becoming Stronger, Faster, And Sexier

Two years and three months...That's how long it's been since I've been a passenger in a ceremony.Which means for over two years… no one has cleaned me energetically… except me. And eventually… that catches up to you.In this episode, I share an honest update on my journey of becoming the Ayahumero—and what led me deep into the jungles of Mexico to finally step back into the work… as the one being worked on.Because at the end of the day…Even the healer needs to be healed. Even the trainer needs to be trained.My Website: The Unplugged HumanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unpluggedhuman.life/Watch this episode on YoutubeGet a copy of The Unplugged JournalPodcast gear, Quotes from Mother, Pine pollen and tallow - Online StoreSignup for newsletter: Send email to: ayahumero@deeperyougo.com with subject line "I Want In"Book: The Self-Sabotage Guide: 9 Behaviors Preventing You from Becoming Stronger, Faster, And Sexier

In this episode, I sit down with Markham, a trained Onaya in the Shipibo tradition, for a conversation about plant intelligence, consciousness, ceremony, ego, darkness, healing, and what its like to walk the path of an Ayahuasquero in the modern world. Markham breaks down: → What plant medicine ceremonies actually look like from the inside → The rigorous training process of a Shipibo medicine doctor → Why the healer matters as much as the medicine → How ego destruction and shadow work connect to genuine healing → His personal journey from hedonism to purpose → What it's like when your life becomes the ceremony This is a conversation about consciousness, responsibility, and what happens when a human being commits fully to serving something greater than themselves.

Get The Zodiac Garden Guide.Sign up for Pam Montgomery's free class here: https://plantcunning--wakeuptonature.thrivecart.com/co-creative-partnership/699392e4e6629/In this episode of the Plant Cutting Podcast, Isaac & AC welcome back Gordon White of Rune Soup to discuss his life between his permaculture homestead in Tasmania and travel in South America, including training in Bolivia and Peru. Gordon shares updates on regenerating depleted soil, orchard yields, and plans for a first cider vintage, plus reflections on seasonal living. He describes Paraguay's everyday herbal culture around tereré and fresh medicinal bundles, and recounts a powerful Amazonian dieta with the master plant teacher Piñón Blanco, including diagnostic Shipibo weavings and a peak mystical encounter that reframed ideas of unity, imagination, and reality. The conversation explores universals vs. local correspondences in magic, discernment amid modern “performative” scenes, and where magical culture may be headed.00:00 Welcome and Guest Tease00:36 Book and Consults Plug01:16 Pam Montgomery Gateway Herbs03:18 Gordon Returns to the Show03:54 Tasmania Farm and Travel Split07:04 Homestead Updates and Harvests08:25 Permaculture Wins and Cider Plan14:17 Why South America Calls17:15 Paraguay Mate and Herb Culture26:30 Dieta and Plant Spirit Rules27:56 Pinon Blanco God Encounter35:11 Weavings as Plant Signatures38:02 Ancestors Tolkien and the Real40:47 Same Truth Different Paths41:26 Ayahuasca Cosmic Medicine42:46 Universals Beyond Language46:21 Directions and Relationality50:21 Instagram and Right Relation53:05 Cunning Traditions Everywhere58:49 Magic After the Golden Age01:02:49 Beginner Discernment Online01:05:54 Cringe Initiation Story01:08:35 Fourth Turning Magic Depth01:11:27 Chaos Magic Reframed01:15:26 Next Wave in Magic01:19:38 Fallen World Cunningcraft01:23:21 Paraguay Lessons Letting Go01:26:00 Book Update and Farewell

In this episode Dr. Simon Ruffell joins to discuss the research on ayahuasca for PTSD. Dr. Ruffell is a psychiatrist, researcher, and student of curanderismo (Amazonian shamanism) working at the intersection of Western psychiatry, traditional plant medicine, and Indigenous knowledge systems. He is Executive Director of Onaya, Lecturer in Psychology and Psychedelics at the University of Exeter, and Chief Medical Officer of MINDS, with a focus on integrative and relational approaches to healing and consciousness. In this conversation, Dr. Ruffell explores the emerging research on ayahuasca as a treatment for PTSD, drawing on both Western scientific models and Indigenous Shipibo knowledge systems. He outlines how ayahuasca may work through mechanisms such as increased neuroplasticity, disruption of rigid predictive models, and potential epigenetic shifts related to stress and trauma, while emphasizing that these biological explanations exist alongside Indigenous understandings of "cleaning ancestral lines." Sharing preliminary findings from his ongoing research with military veterans in collaboration with Heroic Hearts Project, Dr. Ruffell discusses significant reductions in PTSD symptoms at six-month follow-up, the powerful role of community and ceremony, and the ethical complexities of studying sacred practices through Western scientific tools. He closes with a moving story of a veteran whose healing journey illustrates both the promise and the limits of psychedelic medicine when embedded in relational and cultural context.   In this episode, you'll hear: Western scientific theories for how ayahuasca may alleviate PTSD How trauma-related epigenetic changes may be transmitted across generations Preliminary results from Dr. Ruffell's study of ayahuasca for veterans diagnosed with PTSD The role of community bonding and peer support among veterans in maintaining therapeutic gains Why ayahuasca research in the Amazon includes a broader plant-based healing system—not just the brew itself How Indigenous healers interpret epigenetic findings as confirmation of longstanding ancestral frameworks The ethical considerations of bringing Western measurement tools (like EEG) into sacred ceremonial contexts   Quotes: "This is what I find most interesting about our research—that it is cutting edge science but at the same time, when we conduct it with indigenous healers, we get a whole new perspective on what could be happening when it comes to interpreting the results and also making decisions of what to research as well." [14:09] "According to measures of PTSD on the scales that we're looking at, over 80% of the participants that were scoring for PTSD before their ayahuasca retreats and no longer scoring for PTSD at that six month follow up. So it's not just immediately after the ayahuasca retreats. It's six months later. And that's super, super encouraging." [15:52] "When we take things to the lab, one of the reasons that we might see the effect size diminishing is because we no longer have shamanism, basically, which is exerting a huge effect." [16:55] "Traditionally what would happen is that the curandero would drink ayahuasca and the participants would just be there and the curandero would use the visions that they had with ayahuasca to look into the participants and to diagnose them. And then the healing would come through them singing their medicinal chants, which are the icaros. And then afterwards they would give them a prescription of plants or whatever it is that they needed. And sometimes the prescription would be to drink ayahuasca, but most of the time it wouldn't be. [27:18] "You can't separate like DMT, in my eyes, from the rest of the compounds in ayahuasca, from the ceremony, from the jungle. That, in my opinion, is what makes up Shipibo. Otherwise you just have a bunch of chemicals." [28:20]   Links: Dr. Ruffell's website Dr. Ruffell on LinkedIn Dr. Ruffell on Instagram Onaya website Onaya Science website Onaya on LinkedIn Onaya on Instagram Previous episode: Can Ayahuasca Heal PTSD? with Former Army Ranger Jesse Gould Psychedelic Medicine Association Porangui

In this episode, I want to talk about something most people completely misunderstood about The Matrix.Most people think the message of that movie was simple: unplug. Detach. Escape. Disappear from the system. But that couldn't be further from the truth.The movie was never about running away from the Matrix. It was about waking up. It was about discovering the truth of your reality. Learning the rules, the limits, and the constraints of the system you were born into.My Website: The Unplugged HumanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unpluggedhuman.life/Watch this episode on YoutubeGet a copy of The Unplugged JournalPodcast gear, Quotes from Mother, Pine pollen and tallow - Online StoreSignup for newsletter: Send email to: ayahumero@deeperyougo.com with subject line "I Want In"Book: The Self-Sabotage Guide: 9 Behaviors Preventing You from Becoming Stronger, Faster, And Sexier

In this episode we are going to talk about one of the most fascinating and dare I even say weird quotes I have ever come across. Millionaires don't use astrology Billionaires do…This quote gets even stranger once you realize that it was said by one of the richest and most powerful men to have ever lived. So in this episode we are going to break down what that quote actually means and how we can apply that knowledge to our own lives.My Website: The Unplugged HumanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unpluggedhuman.life/Watch this episode on YoutubeGet a copy of The Unplugged JournalPodcast gear, Quotes from Mother, Pine pollen and tallow - Online StoreSignup for newsletter: Send email to: ayahumero@deeperyougo.com with subject line "I Want In"90-day Challenge: message me at ayahumero@deeperyougo.com with subject line "90-day"Field Guide 9 (a group I conduct ceremonies for) - WebsiteBook: The Self-Sabotage Guide: 9 Behaviors Preventing You from Becoming Stronger, Faster, And Sexier

In this episode we're diving into something I think everyone listening has experienced — the real-life Agents of The Matrix. You know exactly what I'm talking about…The moment you question an “official story,” something in people shifts. Their eyes glaze over. Their tone changes. They start defending the narrative like their survival depends on it.It's the same behavior we see in The Matrix when an Agent hijacks the body of someone still plugged into the system. And nothing activates these real-world Agents faster than questioning space — especially the moon landing.My Website: The Unplugged HumanLunar Lander PhotoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unpluggedhuman.life/Watch this episode on YoutubeGet a copy of The Unplugged JournalPodcast gear, Quotes from Mother, Pine pollen and tallow - Online StoreSignup for newsletter: Send email to: ayahumero@deeperyougo.com with subject line "I Want In"Feel free to reach out with questions: ayahumero@deeperyougo.comField Guide 9 (a group I conduct ceremonies for) - WebsiteBook: The Self-Sabotage Guide: 9 Behaviors Preventing You from Becoming Stronger, Faster, And Sexier

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Kelly Valera, presidenta de la Guardia Indígena Shipibo, conversa con Glatzer Tuesta en No Hay Derecho de Ideeleradio. No Hay Derecho en vivo de lunes a viernes, desde las 7 a. m., por el YouTube y Facebook de Ideeleradio.

"The field recording is a completed song, sung to the backdrop of a symphony of sounds apparently arising from the Peruvian Amazon setting where the performance and recoding took place. The chant/song repeats and winds upwards in tonal centre as it journeys through a call and response form.  "My composition takes shape as a tribute to the eternal, calm yet elegant and alive feeling and state of mind that I experienced with the field recording. The oud is performed as a single extended gesture of surprise and awe, playfully speaking to the song's landscape with juxtaposing textures and rhythms." Shipibo icaro in Peru reimagined by Mastaneh Nazarian.

Living with an isolated Shipibo indigenous family in the Peruvian Amazon, this recording features an ícaro titled "Yoi Jacon" ("another world") by curandera Ronin Mea. The chant speaks of a realm beyond our own, filled with ancient wisdom, amidst the backdrop of a disappearing way of life due to deforestation and modernization. Recorded by Rafael Diogo.

In this episode, you'll hear the live recording of a talk I gave at the Circle Psychedelic Fair in Seattle, Washington, on November 1st, 2025.The talk is titled “The Sacred Power of Plants: Unlocking the Wisdom of Shipibo Healing Traditions.” In it, I share how Ayahuasca and other plant spirits can serve as profound teachers—guiding our healing, restoring energetic balance, and reconnecting us to spirit.You can also watch this talk on my YouTube channel if you'd like to see the visuals, but they're not necessary—the message and energy come through clearly here in the audio.This talk went incredibly well, and I'm proud to share it with you. If you know someone who's curious about Ayahuasca or the Shipibo tradition, this is the perfect episode to share.My Website: The Unplugged HumanWatch this episode on YoutubeGet a copy of The Unplugged JournalGet Pine Pollen, Tallow and a NEW HAT - Online StoreSignup for newsletter: Send email to: ayahumero@deeperyougo.com with subject line "I Want In"Podcast gear available at: https://deeper-you-go-the-weirder-it.myspreadshop.com/Feel free to reach out with questions: ayahumero@deeperyougo.comField Guide 9 (a group I conduct ceremonies for) - WebsiteDeeper you go Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unpluggedhuman.life/Book: The Self-Sabotage Guide: 9 Behaviors Preventing You from Becoming Stronger, Faster, And Sexier

This episode is about the union of the masculine and feminine. This union — this sacred harmony — is the key to accessing the source of all creation.Now imagine my surprise when I discovered that this union exists… in a cup of tea.Ayahuasca — a sacred tea made from two plants: one masculine, one feminine. And it's through the union of these two that we gain access to an intelligence that's been here since the beginning — the original AI — Ancient Intelligence or Ancestral IntelligenceWebsite: The Unplugged HumanWatch this episode on YoutubeGet a copy of The Unplugged JournalGet Pine Pollen, Tallow and a NEW HAT - Online StoreSignup for newsletter: Send email to: ayahumero@deeperyougo.com with subject line "I Want In"Podcast gear available at: https://deeper-you-go-the-weirder-it.myspreadshop.com/Feel free to reach out with questions: ayahumero@deeperyougo.comField Guide 9 (a group I conduct ceremonies for) - WebsiteDeeper you go Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unpluggedhuman.life/Book: The Self-Sabotage Guide: 9 Behaviors Preventing You from Becoming Stronger, Faster, And Sexier

In this episode, I share a vision I had back in March of 2020. Now, if you remember that time, the world was gripped by fear. Authoritarianism was rising. Division was spreading. And mass compliance became the new normal.It was in the middle of that collective storm that I received a message —a vision — telling me that one day I would have to choose between two worlds...One world was a technological utopia… or maybe a dystopia, a place of machines, comfort, and control.The other was a primitive but beautiful world, a world in harmony with nature —free, raw, and alive.But there was a catch. I was told that once I made my choice, it would be permanent. There'd be no turning back.At the time, I truly thought that choice was coming soon. That the world we were living in — with lockdowns, passports, and fear — was the beginning of that divide.Thankfully, I didn't have to make that choice then. But now…with the rise of artificial intelligence, and the possibility of humans merging with machines…I can't help but wonder —was that vision a warning of what's still to come?Website: The Unplugged HumanWatch this episode on YoutubeGet a copy of The Unplugged JournalGet Pine Pollen, Tallow and a NEW HAT - Online StoreSignup for newsletter: Send email to: ayahumero@deeperyougo.com with subject line "I Want In"Podcast gear available at: https://deeper-you-go-the-weirder-it.myspreadshop.com/Feel free to reach out with questions: ayahumero@deeperyougo.comField Guide 9 (a group I conduct ceremonies for) - WebsiteDeeper you go Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unpluggedhuman.life/Book: The Self-Sabotage Guide: 9 Behaviors Preventing You from Becoming Stronger, Faster, And Sexier

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast!In this episode, we speak with Tamara, a former nurse turned plant medicine facilitator, to explore the intersection of indigenous wisdom and modern therapeutic approaches. We discuss her journey from Western healthcare into the shamanic world, her deep work with Master Plant Dietas in Peru, and the founding of Mother's House—a healing sanctuary in the Netherlands. Tamara shares insights into blending ceremonial traditions with therapeutic support, the role of community in integration, and why she believes healing is a lifelong path. We also touch on the challenges of navigating this work alongside everyday life, and the importance of each person discovering their own medicine. Whether you're a curious seeker or aspiring facilitator, this conversation offers heartfelt wisdom, grounded experience, and a call to reconnect with nature, each other, and ourselves.About Tamara:Tamara's journey began in the medical world as a nurse, where she discovered the profound impact of compassion on healing. Witnessing a deep disconnection from self and nature—both in her patients and herself—she felt called to seek a more holistic path to well-being. This led her into the realms of yoga, breathwork, bodywork, and Reiki, eventually guiding her to the powerful world of Shamanic Plant Medicine. Tamara has immersed herself in traditional plant medicine practices, studying with Mestizo Maestros and currently apprenticing under a Shipibo Maestro from Peru. Through Master Plant Dietas, she works closely with sacred teacher plants such as Noya Rao, Bobinsana, Chullachaqui, Chiric Sanango, and Marosa. As a channel for their wisdom, she transmits their healing energy through ceremonial songs known as icaros, blending traditions from the Shipibo, Mestizo, Huni Kuin, Yawanawa, and her own European roots.Tamara is the co-founder and manager of Mother's House, where she co-creates and leads psychedelic ceremonies and supports ongoing research. She also collaborates with ICEERS, helping to organize workshops on harm reduction and safety protocols for psychedelic facilitators. Through her work, Tamara has witnessed the deep transformational power of psychedelics in healing trauma. For her, this path is not a profession—it is a sacred calling. With deep respect for the plants and the indigenous wisdom she carries forward, she holds space for others to reconnect, heal, and remember: “You are the medicine. A change in perspective is a change of life.”Connect with Tamara:Website: https://mothershouse.com/Thank you so much for joining us! Psychedelic Conversations Podcast is designed to educate, inform, and expand awareness.For more information, please head over to https://www.psychedelicconversations.comPlease share with your friends or leave a review so that we can reach more people and feel free to join us in our private Facebook group to keep the conversation going. https://www.facebook.com/groups/psychedelicconversationsThis show is for information purposes only, and is not intended to provide mental health or medical advice.About Susan Guner:Susan Guner is a holistic psychotherapist with a mindfulness-based approach grounded in Transpersonal Psychology, focusing on trauma-informed, community-centric processes that offer a broader understanding of human potential and well-being.Connect with Susan:Website: https://www.psychedelicconversations.com/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/susan.gunerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-guner/Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/susangunerTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/susangunerBlog: https://susanguner.medium.com/Podcast: https://anchor.fm/susan-guner#PsychedelicConversations #SusanGuner #PsychedelicPodcast #Microdosing #PsychedelicScience #PlantMedicines #PsychedelicResearch #Entheogens

In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin sits down with medicine woman and transpersonal psychotherapist Lena Franklin to explore grief as a doorway to the sacred, bridging clinical training with embodied spirituality, and the ethics of honoring indigenous lineages in modern practice.  Find full show notes and links here: http://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-323?ref=278 Lena shares “The Method,” a 90-day psilocybin-supported program (three ceremonies + twelve sessions), and reflects on lessons learned from founding and composting EAST Institute. She also previews a new global initiative for advanced, root-cause healing centers and closes with an embodied playbook for leaders. Lena Franklin is a Medicine Woman, Transpersonal Psychotherapist, and transformational speaker bridging ancient medicine and modern technology for global healing. Raised in a Buddhist/Christian home, she integrates Eastern philosophy with Western neuroscience across meditation, energy medicine, longevity, human optimization, plant medicine, shamanism, and ecosystem consciousness. Formally trained in psychology (B.S.) and clinical social work (M.S.) at the University of Georgia, Lena weaves lineages from Mahayana Buddhism, Mopan Maya Ancient Medicine, Q'ero Peruvian shamanism, and Shipibo wisdom into ceremonial and teaching work worldwide. She founded The QUINTESSENCE Approach for activating Revolutionary Medicine Woman leadership, The BEING Method for mindfulness-based human potential, and The Meditation Membership of audio/video teachings. Her work has been featured in Vogue, The New York Times, Telegraph, and more.  Highlights: Grief as a sacred portal Clinician and mystic, not either/or Lineage stewardship and councils of elders “Harm reduction is bi-directional” Lessons from founding EAST Institute The 90-day, three-ceremony Method From psycho-emotional to psycho-spiritual Why assessment must stay rigorous Vision for root-cause healing centers Daily grounding for embodied leadership Episode Links: Lena's website Lena on Instagram Episode Sponsor: The Practitioner Certification Program by Third Wave's Psychedelic Coaching Institute Golden Rule Mushrooms - Get a lifetime discount of 10% with code THIRDWAVE at checkout

This episode is about a fascinating book titled the 4th Turning. According to the book we are deep in the winter or crisis season of history's cycle — and if you think things are crazy now, you better buckle up because over the next 5-years things are about to get a whole lot crazier, and possibly even darker. In this episode, I break down the cycles of history and why we are living through one of the most critical moments in human history.Website: The Unplugged HumanWatch this episode on Youtube Get a copy of The Unplugged JournalGet Pine Pollen, Tallow and a NEW HAT - Online StoreSignup for newsletter: Send email to: ayahumero@deeperyougo.com with subject line "I Want In"Podcast gear available at: https://deeper-you-go-the-weirder-it.myspreadshop.com/Feel free to reach out with questions: ayahumero@deeperyougo.comField Guide 9 (a group I conduct ceremonies for) - WebsiteDeeper you go Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unpluggedhuman.life/Book: The Self-Sabotage Guide: 9 Behaviors Preventing You from Becoming Stronger, Faster, And Sexier

I used to think generational trauma was just an excuse. Then I realized… it's actually the matrix. The programming you inherit at birth — money, culture, religion, family, society — all shaping who you think you are. The only way out? Unplug. Rediscover your true self.”Website: The Unplugged HumanWatch this episode on YoutubeGet a copy of The Unplugged JournalGet Pine Pollen, Tallow and a NEW HAT - Online StoreSignup for newsletter: Send email to: ayahumero@deeperyougo.com with subject line "I Want In"Podcast gear available at: https://deeper-you-go-the-weirder-it.myspreadshop.com/Feel free to reach out with questions: ayahumero@deeperyougo.comField Guide 9 (a group I conduct ceremonies for) - WebsiteDeeper you go Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unpluggedhuman.life/Book: The Self-Sabotage Guide: 9 Behaviors Preventing You from Becoming Stronger, Faster, And SexierThank you all for supporting the show!

At 8 years old, one punch changed my life forever…When I was 8 years old, I punched my Taekwondo instructor in the stomach… and it was like hitting Superman.That moment changed my life forever. I became obsessed with human strength, discipline, and the pursuit of becoming a real-life superhero.Years later, I graduated with a mechanical engineering degree, worked for the Department of Defense, and lived deep inside “the Matrix.”But something was missing...I opened a gym, worked in the fitness industry, and eventually found plant medicine. That discovery became the missing piece — the doorway to my true path.Over the last 8 years, through ceremony, death, and rebirth… my old life ended. And a new life began: the life of the Ayahumero.⚔️ This is my origin story.Website: The Unplugged HumanWatch this episode on YoutubeGet a copy of The Unplugged JournalGet Pine Pollen, Tallow and a NEW HAT - Online StoreSignup for newsletter: Send email to: ayahumero@deeperyougo.com with subject line "I Want In"Podcast gear available at: https://deeper-you-go-the-weirder-it.myspreadshop.com/Feel free to reach out with questions: ayahumero@deeperyougo.comField Guide 9 (a group I conduct ceremonies for) - WebsiteDeeper you go Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unpluggedhuman.life/Book: The Self-Sabotage Guide: 9 Behaviors Preventing You from Becoming Stronger, Faster, And SexierThank you all for supporting the show!

Mee Ok Icaro (pronounced “Mee Oak Ee-car-oh”), is a unique and powerful voice in the world of visionary medicine and personal growth. As a Sacred Medicine Advisor and Integration Specialist, Life Purpose Coach and Guide, Writer and Book Doula Mee Ok is dedicated to helping individuals heal and find their path in life. She integrates many teachings from a variety of traditions, from ancient to modern. With a passion for writing and a talent for prose, Mee Ok is an award-winning stylist and poet. Her work has appeared in notable publications like the LA Times, Boston Globe Magazine, and Michael Pollan's Trips Worth Telling anthology. She was even featured in Gabor Maté's New York Times bestseller The Myth of Normal and the Netflix docuseries [Un]Well. With over a decade of experience working with ayahuasca and dieting seven master plants, Mee Ok is curing a near-fatal autoimmune disease, scleroderma, and is dedicated to helping others heal and recover their birthright of authenticity and truth. Mee Ok holds a BA in Philosophy from Boston University and an MFA in Creative Nonfiction, and has studied the history of sexuality and medicine at Harvard. She currently partners with Shipibo healers to offer ayahuasca retreats in Peru. With a diverse set of passions, including racial and disability equity, adoptee advocacy, social justice, film, literature, doggies, and drag, Mee Ok is a curious soul with a wealth of knowledge and experience she loves to share. HoldingCompassionate.space Mee Ok (pronounced "Mee Oak") Stay Current: Substack Newsletter Professional Offerings: HoldingCompassionate.space Personal Writing: Mee-ok.com Season 11: Adoptee Memoirs - books in order: Practically Still a Virgin by Monica Hall You Can't Get Rid of Me by Jesse Scott and Keri Ault Unspoken by Liz Harvie Sign up for our mailing list to get updates and the Eventbrite for our September 12th & 13th Washington, D.C. Event! This episode of the Making of Me Podcast is brought to you by the Adoptee Mentoring Society - a virtual community built by adoptees, for adoptees. They offer adoptee-centric mentorship for adopted persons 12 and up, led by trained adoptee mentors. Whether you're navigating identity, searching for the words, or simply wondering how adoption has shaped you, they get it. Listeners of The Making of Me Pod get 25% off their first session with code: PRO-TMMPOD AMS offers free mentorship to adoptees in Washington State and Oregon, as well as scholarships for those facing financial barriers. Learn more at adopteementorship.org or email them at: info@adopteementorship.org Thank you to our Patreons! Join at the $10 level and be part of our monthly ADOPTEE CAFE community. The next meeting will be determined in September (we are working around our live event and travel). RESOURCES for Adoptees: Adoptees Connect Gregory Luce and Adoptee Rights Law Fireside Adoptees Facebook Group Dr. Liz Debetta: Migrating Toward Wholeness Movement Moses Farrow - Trauma therapist and advocate National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 1-800-273-8255 OR Dial or Text 988. Kristal Parke Because She Is Adopted Reckoning With The Primal Wound Support The Show

You know what Flirties, I have a question for you. Have you ever met someone and just knew they were the one? Maybe it was instant chemistry, maybe it was a slow burn, or maybe it was heartbreak that cracked you open in a way nothing else ever had? Well today, we're diving into the soul-level stuff—those invisible forces that draw us to each other, shape our relationships, and sometimes, break us apart. Joining us for this episode of Flirtations is the luminous Danny Santos, a spiritual guide, psychic medium, and the intuitive heart behind @santoscrystalvisions on Instagram, to have a conversation with us about soulmates, twin flames, karmic connections, and timing in dating. What does it mean when we feel an undeniable connection with someone? How do we know if it's love… or a lesson? Is timing really everything?  And what if—maybe the hardest question of all—what if I feel like we already met our soulmate and it didn't work out? What if the love of my life has already come and gone… will I find love again? Flirty, of course it will. We're hopeful romantics here on Flirtations! We'll also talk about dating karma, the invisible string theory, and why some connections feel written in the stars—even if they never find a forever. We'll untangle how to recognize when you're stuck in a cycle and how to clear your energy so you can call in the kind of love that truly aligns. This one is soulful, expansive, and a little bit witchy—in the best way. Whether you're in the middle of something cosmic, letting go of something karmic, or waiting for the universe to catch up… this conversation is for you. So take a deep breath, Flirties, and settle in—because we're gonna get very real about spiritual connection and the sometimes messy, but always magical road to love. Let's do this Flirties, and meet Danny! Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Flirtations on your favorite podcast platform, and share this episode to spread BFE - big flirt energy, all over the world! Enjoying the show and want to support my work? Buy the Flirt Coach a coffee! About our guest:  Danny Santos is the Astrologer, Psychic Medium, and Integrative Healer behind Santos & The Crystal Visions. With 20 years of study in the cosmos, Danny's expertise blends the magic of astrology with tarot, reiki, breathwork and psychic mediumship. His repertoire also extends to Ayahuasca shamanism and plant medicine.  Danny has a unique astrological approach. He is an Archetypal Astrologer, which means he intertwines astrology expertise with the psychoanalytic theories of Freud, Jung, and Lacan, providing astrological insights that heal, clarify, and foster a connection to our collective consciousness. Trained as a shaman under Don Enrique Lopez-Fasanando of the Shipibo lineage in Peru, Danny has mastered advanced shamanic techniques, including icaros and plant spirit communication, enriching his holistic approach to healing and spirituality. He is a trained psychic medium under Colby Rebel—his mentor who was voted Los Angeles' best psychic in 2022—and hosts the Astro Daddy Podcast, where he explores astrology, shamanism, plant medicine, and other spiritual topics with his guests. Danny has contributed his insights to outlets like The New York Post, Refinery29, Bustle, and Well+Good, as well as podcasts such as Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman (the dating coach for The Drew Barrymore Show), Broke Girl Therapy, and The Double Teamed Podcast. Most recently, he was the resident astrologer for luxury resort MUSA in Zihuantanejo, Mexico.  Danny is a fervent advocate for mental health and has been featured and works with The National Alliance on Mental Illness as well as Pineapple Support, a non-profit organization that specializes in bringing mental health support to the people of the adult entertainment industry. He is currently preparing to work with veterans, survivors of human trafficking, and people with PTSD.  In his free time, Danny writes music and sings. You can hear his first single, “Poppies For Edwin,” on Spotify. You can follow Danny on Instagram and TikTok. About your host:  Benjamin is a flirt and dating coach sharing his love of flirting and BFE - big flirt energy - with the world! A lifelong introvert and socially anxious member of society, Benjamin now helps singles and daters alike flirt with more confidence, clarity, and fun! As the flirt is all about connection, Benjamin helps the flirt community (the Flirties!) date from a place that allows the value of connection in all forms - platonic, romantic, and with the self - to take center stage. Ultimately, this practice of connection helps flirters and daters alike create stronger relationships, transcend limiting beliefs, and develop an unwavering love for the self. His work has been featured in Fortune, NBC News, The Huffington Post, Men's Health, and Yoga Journal. You can connect with Benjamin on Instagram, TikTok, stream the Flirtations Flirtcast everywhere you listen to podcasts (like right here!), and find out more about working together 1:1 here.

This Episode is with my neighbor a guy named Guy and we talk about all things ayahuasca. We also talk about Artificial Intelligence, the importance of honesty and even the Liver King. This was a really fun and informative episode. You will enjoy this one!If you enjoy the show you can buy me a cup of coffee (send a tip): VenmoWatch this episode on YoutubeGet a copy of The Unplugged JournalGet Pine Pollen, Tallow and a NEW HAT - Online StoreSignup for newsletter: Send email to: ayahumero@deeperyougo.com with subject line "I Want In"Podcast gear available at: https://deeper-you-go-the-weirder-it.myspreadshop.com/Feel free to reach out with questions: ayahumero@deeperyougo.comField Guide 9 - WebsiteDeeper you go Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deeper_weirder/Book: The Self-Sabotage Guide: 9 Behaviors Preventing You from Becoming Stronger, Faster, And SexierThank you all for supporting the show!

When facing the realities of our world, the urge to drown in grief or shut down into apathy is becoming more and more common. As we are flooded with information and global predicaments outside of our control, overwhelm can set in, affecting our energy, efficacy, and even our ability to care. But what if facing our grief is actually the pathway to increasing our capacity to stay connected to and work on the things that matter most to us? What tools, practices, or rituals could we use to help us begin to metabolize our grief? In this episode, Nate is joined by John Seed and Skye Cielita Flor to explore the power of rituals and community for processing grief and transforming it into a deeper connection with ourselves, each other, and the natural world. They discuss the primary influences of their work, including ‘The Work That Reconnects,' a framework developed by Joanna Macy and others, as well as the philosophy of Deep Ecology, founded by Arne Naess. Most importantly, John and Skye share their experience with deepening their own emotional capacity and embodiment of ecological values, and how they've helped others do the same.  How has an absence of ritual and the avoidance of grief in our culture distorted our relationship to loss – and therefore our ability to protect what we love? What practices do other cultures use to nurture ecological identity and kinship with the more-than-human world? And finally, why might grief, when honored and integrated, be a vital part of building more resilient and ecologically-grounded systems for the future? (Conversation recorded on May 21st, 2025)   About John Seed: John Seed is an activist, facilitator, musician, and co-author of the seminal book “Thinking Like a Mountain” with Arne Naess, Joanna Macy and Pat Fleming. John Seed is the founder of the Rainforest Information Centre and has dedicated his life to the protection of rainforests and their biodiversity since 1979. Over the past few decades, John has also become a pivotal figure in the Deep Ecology movement.   About Skye Cielita Flor: Skye's early years were spent working in wildlife rehabilitation and as a Wilderness Guide in the South African bush. She then underwent a traditional 3 year apprenticeship in Taoist Healing practices before moving to the Peruvian Amazon where she entered into a full-time 5 year traditional curanderismo apprenticeship with her Shipibo teachers of the Mahua - Lopez lineage.  On return from the jungle, she has been passionate about finding meaningful ways to deepen into and integrate the life altering paradigmatic shifts she experienced with the plants. This is primarily done through her work as a facilitator of Experiential Deep Ecology, as a Grief Ritualist, as a co-facilitator of The Mythic Body year-long course by Josh Schrei, and as a facilitator of immersive group experiences into practices focusing on reclamation of living earth perception, mythic imagination, and ritual rhythms.   Show Notes and More Watch this video episode on YouTube   Want to learn the broad overview of The Great Simplification in 30 minutes? Watch our Animated Movie.   ---   Support The Institute for the Study of Energy and Our Future Join our Substack newsletter Join our Discord channel and connect with other listeners  

Hey everybody! Episode 161 of the show is out. In this episode, I spoke with Mariana Mae. Mariana is an artist, cultural bridge and healing arts practitioner that I met through our mutual friend Jessica Begin. I was really impressed by Mariana's wisdom. We sat down and spoke about her background, her work as an artist, how pottery brought her to the Amazon to learn from the Shipibo people, and how that opened up a gateway to plants and medicine. She has a really interesting story and she weaves these different paths beautifully together. I trust you all will gain much from this episode. As always, to support this podcast, get early access to shows, bonus material, and Q&As, check out my Patreon page below. Enjoy!This episode is sponsored by Real Mushrooms. As listeners, visit their website to enjoy a discount of 25% off your first order: https://www.realmushrooms.com/universeTo learn more about or contact Mariana, visit her Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/_marianamae/To learn more about our work, visit our website: https://NicotianaRustica.orgTo view the recent documentary, Sacred Tobacco, about my work, visit: https://youtu.be/KB0JEQALI_wIf you enjoy the show, it would be a big help if you could share it with your own audiences via social media or word of mouth. And please Subscribe or Follow and if you can go on Apple Podcasts and leave a starred-rating and a short review. That would be super helpful with the algorithms and getting this show out to more people. Thank you in advance!I will be guiding our next plant medicine dietas with my colleague Merav Artzi (who I interviewed in episode 28) in July in Westport, Ireland (SOLD OUT, waitlist), online beginning August 23, and in-person in the Sacred Valley of Peru November 2. If you would like more information about joining us and the work I do, visit my site at: https://NicotianaRustica.orgAlso, Mariana will be co-facilitating the Shipibo Master Plant Dieta in Costa Rica, July 12–22, alongside the Maestros. You can learn more on their website: https://www.yacumama.love/master-plant-dieta2025Integration/Consultation call: https://jasongrechanik.setmore.comPatreon: https://patreon.com/UniverseWithinYouTube join & perks: https://bit.ly/YTPerksPayPal, donate: https://paypal.me/jasongrechanikWebsite: https://UniverseWithinPodcast.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/UniverseWithinPodcastFacebook: https://facebook.com/UniverseWithinPodcastMusic: Nuno Moreno: https://m.soundcloud.com/groove_a_zen_sound & https://nahira-ziwa.bandcamp.com & Stefan Kasapovski's Santero Project: https://spoti.fi/3y5Rd4H

In this episode of Psychedelics Today, Joe Moore speaks with Dr. Simon Ruffell, a London-based psychiatrist, researcher, and curandero-in-training in the López Mahua lineage of the Shipibo tradition. Dr. Ruffell shares how his early fascination with psychiatry eventually led to a deep disillusionment with the limitations of conventional treatments—and a surprising pivot toward the Amazon. Now working at the intersection of Indigenous healing and clinical research, Ruffell describes his journey from medical school to shamanic apprenticeship. He offers insight into the Shipibo understanding of illness across three planes—spiritual, psychological, and physical—and how these ideas challenge Western frameworks. The conversation explores critical questions about the psychedelic renaissance: Are current clinical models missing the energetic and spiritual dimensions of healing? What are the risks of poorly held psychedelic sessions, and how can Indigenous knowledge guide safer practices? Dr. Ruffell advocates for deep training, cross-cultural respect, and collaborative models—such as pairing Indigenous healers with psychiatrists in clinical settings. He also discusses his work with Onaya Science and Onaya.io, organizations that partner with Indigenous communities to study the effects of ayahuasca, particularly in treating PTSD among military veterans. Early findings from their five-year study show that 84% of participants no longer meet PTSD criteria six months after retreat—a promising signal for integrative approaches. This episode offers a rare look at how science and spirituality can coexist. Whether you're a clinician, researcher, or someone seeking deeper healing, Dr. Ruffell's story invites us to question our assumptions and expand our understanding of what true medicine can be.

In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin welcomes Dr. Simon Ruffell, a psychiatrist, ayahuasca researcher, and student of curanderismo. Find full show notes and links here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-300/?ref=278 Simon shares his transformative journey from being a skeptical Western psychiatrist to embracing the spiritual dimensions of plant medicine after experiencing what he describes as an "ontological shock" during an ayahuasca ceremony. He discusses his ongoing apprenticeship with Shipibo curanderos in the Amazon, his research into ayahuasca's effects on mental health and epigenetics, and his work bridging indigenous wisdom with Western scientific understanding. Dr. Ruffell explores the differences between Western medical approaches and traditional healing practices, highlighting how the Shipibo focus on harmony and balance rather than fixing specific problems. Through his organization Onaya, he conducts reciprocal research with indigenous communities, studying how ayahuasca affects veterans with PTSD and examining the epigenetic changes that may explain its profound healing effects. Dr. Simon Ruffell is trained across three modalities: Western medicine (as a medical doctor specializing in psychiatry), research psychology (with a PhD in Amazonian ayahuasca and mental health), and traditional plant medicine (as a student of curanderismo). He is the Chief Medical Officer of MINDS, a nonprofit research organization exploring the potential of psychedelics and consciousness practices to address humanity's greatest challenges. Since 2015, his work has focused primarily on exploring ayahuasca while collaborating with indigenous communities in the Amazon basin. He is the CEO of Onaya and founded the nonprofit Onaya Science, which researches the effects of ayahuasca in naturalistic Amazonian settings. Dr. Ruffell's work seeks to understand plant medicines from both Indigenous and Western perspectives, and he is currently training in Shipibo Shamanism under Don Rono Lopez. Highlights: A spiritual attack during ceremony that shifted his perspective on reality Bridging indigenous wisdom with Western scientific research The difference between psychedelic guides and trained shamans Ayahuasca and epigenetics: clearing ancestral trauma How traditional medicine evolves and adapts over time Remarkable PTSD treatment outcomes with veterans Approaching healing as returning to harmony EEG research during ceremonial Icaros singing Shamans as navigational experts of the psychedelic realm When to choose Western medicine vs. traditional approaches Episode Links: Dr. Simon Ruffell's Website Onaya Onaya Science Episode Sponsor Psychedelic Coacing Isntitute's Intensive for Psychedelic Professionals in Costa Rica - a transformative retreat for personal and professional growth.

Hi from the Amazon jungle. Honestly, if I'd known that AI would do such a good job of describing this podcast, I would have left it in charge and stayed longer. Although I will say, I asked it to write it in the style of the speaker, and it made me sound way more polite than I usually am to you scrubs. Enjoy! (PS - you will find the same show in your podcatcher, as normal.) In the heart of the Amazon, under a tin roof pummeled by tropical rain, I offer you a cosmic upgrade to Nietzsche's Amor Fati. While the German philosopher tells us to love our fate unconditionally, I'm proposing something more alchemical: co-creation with disappointment. It's not about passively accepting what happens, nor gaslighting yourself into loving the unlovable. Rather, it's asking "what choices do I have in the direction of beauty given the limitations before me in this moment?" Drawing from my own messy Paraguayan adventures during a Mars direct station in Cancer (sit down Scorpio risings, this one was truly mine to bear), I explore how this principle transforms practical enchantment beyond simple success/fail metrics into continuous creation. Whether you're dealing with planetary transits or broken water towers in indigenous villages, this approach connects the Dine concept of the Beauty Way with our magical capacity to participate in the unfolding of reality. Roll your suitcase through cosmic mud with me on this one. 00:02 - Introduction and recording conditions in the Amazon 00:48 - Explaining the concept of "Amor Fati" and Nietzsche's philosophy 02:23 - Comparing Nietzsche's idea with Stoicism's similar concept 04:37 - Why Gordon believes he's "more right" than both Nietzsche and the Stoics 06:49 - Co-creation with disappointment as an upgrade to "love your fate" 09:14 - Mars direct station and Cass Tyndall's insight on struggle 11:40 - How metaphysical laws relate to physical and psychological laws 14:06 - The moment-by-moment decision of co-creation and manifestation 16:05 - Lessons from Shipibo culture and challenging gaslight responses 18:21 - Finding beauty within disappointment and discomfort 20:47 - Moving beyond success/fail metrics in practical enchantment 21:58 - Continuous co-creation as a definition of magic